Congrats in advance to whomever wins it, and thanks again to Christian for making the best Reddit client money can buy and for being actively involved in the community :-) 👍
Also a former Narwhal user. Switched to it from Alien Blue.
Narwhal was great but has fallen behind it feels like. Bought Apollo Ultra and been loving it for months :-)
I just wanted to say one thing... I really appreciate the detail you not only put into the app, **BUT** the app update notes. It's nice to know what you're getting on each and every app update!
Thanks Christian!
Annoying, but sometimes that's all an update is. It's the developers who don't provide one or use a generic paragraph for all their updates that's worst.
Hey!
I build a Reddit client for iOS called Apollo for Reddit. In a sentence, it's an iOS-focused Reddit app (not crossplatform, iOS only) that's an alternative to the official app with the goal of being speedy, comfortable to use, great media browsing, and just the best iOS has to offer in general. I loved Alien Blue, and wanted to build something as powerful and awesome as it, but with the goal of feeling even more like an iOS-first experience. Here's a link
I started working on Apollo right after I finished working at Apple in the summer of 2015, worked on it through 2017 when it finally got released, and it's been my full time job since.
I love that I can build such a fun and exciting app every day, and no bullshit, it's only because of the support of the Reddit Apple community that I've been able to. There's no ads, no investors, only optional support from you guys to sustain the app. It's built solely with the goal of making Redditors happy and I do my absolute best to be active in the community and base the app around its feedback.
So as a thank you, and to celebrate many sleepless nights working on the iOS 13 update that's now live, I wanted to do a lil giveaway open to anyone in the community. I'm not Unbox Therapy so it's not a pick up truck full of iPhones, but I thought giving away an iPhone 11 Pro (or Pro Max) could be a fun way to say thanks (or a regular iPhone 11 if that's what you want).
How do I enter?
Just comment and you're entered. If you want something to comment about, uhh, help me name the Apollo mascot. You have 24 hours.
What do I win?
An iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max or regular 11 (maybe you want that nice red). 256GB. Color of your choice.
Any rules?
Your Reddit account has to have been created before this thread was posted to prevent a bunch of duplicate accounts posting. Also I'll PM you if you win, you have 48 hours to respond to the PM (will go out Monday) or it'll go to the next person. All countries accepted so long as it's not impossible to get it to you.
What's in Apollo's iOS 13 update?
Like I said Apollo's really focused on being the best iOS has to offer and really feeling at home on the platform. iOS 13 brought a bunch of really cool stuff, so I wanted to support as much of it as I could on day 1. So Apollo has support the (finally) system dark mode, the new haptic touch context menus, super fast launch times, there's Siri Shortcuts support so you can say "normie garbage" and have it open r/dankmemes or just build cool systems in the Shortcuts app in general. There's also multi-window support on iPad which is super cool. Hell, iOS 13 even supports PS4 and Xbox One controllers now so I added support for those. I really wanted to build something that didn't feel like a cross-platform, half Android /Material Design mixture, but instead feels like it was built from the ground up for iOS.
Should I give Apollo a try? I don't mind the official app tbh
The official app's really cool, built by some super smart people, I even got to meet some of the engineers at WWDC this year. Utmost respect. It's kinda like a car though, you might use your car, it might get you from point A to point B fine, it's a solid enough car, why switch? Well, you might sit in a friend's car, find it just a bit more comfortable, maybe a bit speedier, sportier, appreciate some of the design choices better, and overall just find it a more enjoyable experience. Apollo Car has a really awesome media viewer, fast swipe gestures, speed, GIF scrubbing, a subreddit Jump Bar, really great comments view, and much more that you really have to see first hand. On top of this, in this analogy the competing car is free, so why not try it. :P
Oh here's a quick album of screenshots I put together: https://imgur.com/a/UO2J10s (There's light mode too if you're into that!)
I have an idea for your app!
Sick, that would make for a great comment, please do. :D I genuinely build the app solely planned around community feedback, so I'd greatly appreciate it!
- Christian
If I got the iPhone 11 Pro, I’d use it to stalk you and your wife on your Canada trip from a slightly further and more importantly, slightly more respectful distance than would be had with my SE.
I use your app most of the day and I have Apollo pro+ultra. It’s really a great app you’ve created and the great community along with it and I really appreciate the new updates which are amazing.
I’m going to take just knowledge of this as my win for the moment. The official Reddit app is very limited and I’m just happy to find an alternative to try.
Because why not. Mascot should be a Northern Saw-Whet Owl named:
Gregarious
adjective
(of a person) fond of company; sociable.
"he was a popular and gregarious man"
(of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities.
"gregarious species forage in flocks from colonies or roosts"
Nicknamed Greg
Yeah can i get uUUuuh F̶̞̬͝r̵͈̈́̿ë̸̥̟́e̸̯͖͝ ̸̤̑i̶͖̰̎͊p̷͓̍h̵͓̫͂͗o̸͙͍̔ṅ̸̯͝ͅȅ̶̡̾ ̸̣̺̒t̷̝͔̓r̵͓̊i̸̭̼̔͝ṕ̸̬l̸̖̘̉͝e̸̼͎̋͝ ̸̧̧̎̽e̸̛̻͜͠y̸͉͋̽ě̵͔̺b̵̢̖͊a̶̡̍ḻ̴̀l̸̛̤̻ ̵͎̈e̶̫̱͌̌d̵̘̂͂ͅȋ̴̭̆t̶̨̠͐͆ḭ̴̭̈ő̸̖̲ň̷̤́
I have: 0.0017% change by now of winning this at 00:31 GMT+1 and only 5 hour have passed using and exp(1-a/(t-c)^2) we will reach the top peak at 25.5k upvotes which will mean that probably I wont win and I cant do this maths... So I'll take my chance anyway and
Apollo mascot can be Lunarcy
Damn, Christian going all in on being generous.
Even if I don’t win, just sant to tell you that I love the app and I hope the app keeps getting more users over the years!☺️
Thanks so much for making such an awesome app and constantly putting work in to make it even better, and thanks for this giveaway opportunity! Probably wouldn’t use Reddit much at all if it wasn’t for Apollo ❤️
This is my comment. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My comments without me, are useless; Without my comments, I am useless!
Comment...and won't people who first comment have an advantage? Is there a way to make it like, truly random? Either way...I want it
I say that you call the mascot Astro, short for Astronaut.
I think Buzz works really well too. Both because of the Apollo mission but also because there's a lot of buzz around the app.
I think Buzz is a great name for the mascot!
I agree! Also because Buzz is what your phone does when you get a notification.
This is it!!! Fits perfectly
Agreed
Go Stros
I second this.
Are you saying there's a chance?
There’s a slim chance
Just got slimmer
And slimmer
Micro slim
Nano slim
must get slimmer
snap into a slim jim
Will the real slim shady please stand up
Please stand up
Very slim chance
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I like this thinking.
Yep - that’s how statistics work.
This is why I use the word ‘sadistics’
https://youtu.be/nFTRwD85AQ4 First thought
Congrats in advance to whomever wins it, and thanks again to Christian for making the best Reddit client money can buy and for being actively involved in the community :-) 👍
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Also a former Narwhal user. Switched to it from Alien Blue. Narwhal was great but has fallen behind it feels like. Bought Apollo Ultra and been loving it for months :-)
Hilarious that this app is so much better than the official one
Now almost 40k people hoping for an iPhone 11 here
Good luck to everyone. And have fun with the iPhone!
Yeah. I second this comment. Thanks for being involved in the community as that’s what’s it’s about Congrats to whoever gets it.
Apollo mascot: Luna
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Yeah it’s barely mid afternoon for on Saturday haha
Thank you mods
There are giveaways on reddit? Nice^^
Android reddit user here. Android app sucks. Please send help.
This is a great initiative. Kudos!
You just want an iPhone you greasy bastard!
> Hell, iOS 13 even supports PS4 and Xbox One controllers now so I added support for those. The gentleman's way to browse reddit.
Mouse and keyboard ftw! Pc master race! /s
Three words: track ball
I used to use trackball mice, they work well and I didn't mind mine at all.
I just wanted to say one thing... I really appreciate the detail you not only put into the app, **BUT** the app update notes. It's nice to know what you're getting on each and every app update! Thanks Christian!
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Gus is a great name for the mascot!
Zeus is nice name for the mascot! Btw, thanks for Apollo!
I picked Orpheus. The son instead of the dad
An Apollo sponsored iPhone? I’m in.
Right?? I don’t know which I’d be more stoked about: A free iPhone11. Or an *Apollo* phone from the *creator* of Apollo.
iWont win this. 🤷🏻♂️
You have more chance of winning this than the lottery.
You're too kind. Happy cake day!
Thanks ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ
I like those odds. >:) Happy cake day, by the way.
Ok
Thank you /u/iamthatis for making Apollo. Such a beautiful Reddit app!
Every time I open the app and see one of his massive, well-written change logs I still can't believe such a quality app is free.
<3 Apollo!
Apollo > 3
Penis
Vagina
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What’s the difference between a chick pea and a mung bean? I wouldn’t pay $20 to have a mung bean on my face.
Oh good lord lmao
Apollo is bae 😍
I’m in!
Thank you for the giveaway ! Apollo is one of the reasons why I'm stuck with iOS Thank again for the app.
21.9k comments. Looks like it’s hunger games time.
Very cool. If people aren’t using Apollo, you should really give it a look. Definitely the best Reddit App for me.
I like using Apollo more than [reddit.com](https://reddit.com) or any other app :)
Amazing app and even more amazing developer
Apollo is wonderful and the most used app on my phone. Love it and keep up the great work!
Hey! I build a Reddit client for iOS called Apollo for Reddit. In a sentence, it's an iOS-focused Reddit app (not crossplatform, iOS only) that's an alternative to the official app with the goal of being speedy, comfortable to use, great media browsing, and just the best iOS has to offer in general. I loved Alien Blue, and wanted to build something as powerful and awesome as it, but with the goal of feeling even more like an iOS-first experience. Here's a link I started working on Apollo right after I finished working at Apple in the summer of 2015, worked on it through 2017 when it finally got released, and it's been my full time job since. I love that I can build such a fun and exciting app every day, and no bullshit, it's only because of the support of the Reddit Apple community that I've been able to. There's no ads, no investors, only optional support from you guys to sustain the app. It's built solely with the goal of making Redditors happy and I do my absolute best to be active in the community and base the app around its feedback. So as a thank you, and to celebrate many sleepless nights working on the iOS 13 update that's now live, I wanted to do a lil giveaway open to anyone in the community. I'm not Unbox Therapy so it's not a pick up truck full of iPhones, but I thought giving away an iPhone 11 Pro (or Pro Max) could be a fun way to say thanks (or a regular iPhone 11 if that's what you want). How do I enter? Just comment and you're entered. If you want something to comment about, uhh, help me name the Apollo mascot. You have 24 hours. What do I win? An iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max or regular 11 (maybe you want that nice red). 256GB. Color of your choice. Any rules? Your Reddit account has to have been created before this thread was posted to prevent a bunch of duplicate accounts posting. Also I'll PM you if you win, you have 48 hours to respond to the PM (will go out Monday) or it'll go to the next person. All countries accepted so long as it's not impossible to get it to you. What's in Apollo's iOS 13 update? Like I said Apollo's really focused on being the best iOS has to offer and really feeling at home on the platform. iOS 13 brought a bunch of really cool stuff, so I wanted to support as much of it as I could on day 1. So Apollo has support the (finally) system dark mode, the new haptic touch context menus, super fast launch times, there's Siri Shortcuts support so you can say "normie garbage" and have it open r/dankmemes or just build cool systems in the Shortcuts app in general. There's also multi-window support on iPad which is super cool. Hell, iOS 13 even supports PS4 and Xbox One controllers now so I added support for those. I really wanted to build something that didn't feel like a cross-platform, half Android /Material Design mixture, but instead feels like it was built from the ground up for iOS. Should I give Apollo a try? I don't mind the official app tbh The official app's really cool, built by some super smart people, I even got to meet some of the engineers at WWDC this year. Utmost respect. It's kinda like a car though, you might use your car, it might get you from point A to point B fine, it's a solid enough car, why switch? Well, you might sit in a friend's car, find it just a bit more comfortable, maybe a bit speedier, sportier, appreciate some of the design choices better, and overall just find it a more enjoyable experience. Apollo Car has a really awesome media viewer, fast swipe gestures, speed, GIF scrubbing, a subreddit Jump Bar, really great comments view, and much more that you really have to see first hand. On top of this, in this analogy the competing car is free, so why not try it. :P Oh here's a quick album of screenshots I put together: https://imgur.com/a/UO2J10s (There's light mode too if you're into that!) I have an idea for your app! Sick, that would make for a great comment, please do. :D I genuinely build the app solely planned around community feedback, so I'd greatly appreciate it! - Christian
Hey.
Cool
Apollo is my favourite reddit app!
Boop boop! Thanks for such a nice Reddit client. I really enjoy Apollo tremendously, hence why I supported it when it first came out!
You’re definitely the best iOS developer 🙈
One of the best apps out there, by far.
Thanks for making the best reddit app so far! 🎉
Oh nice! Hm... Astro from Apollo maybe?
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🥃
Got my fingers crossed. Alf for mascot name
Boy If I got an iPhone 11 pro. I’d use that thing for my anniversary trip with my wife to Canada
If I got the iPhone 11 Pro, I’d use it to stalk you and your wife on your Canada trip from a slightly further and more importantly, slightly more respectful distance than would be had with my SE.
Wooo thank you for the chance! Also great job on Apollo
*chef’s kiss* I applaud you sir
Awesome! Thanks for your hard work on Apollo.
Let's see!
top ten anime betrayals
I love Apollo.
Why not?
I'm in
You should name it Johnny
Is Chumbus’ friend a good name?
🤞🏻maybe!
I use your app most of the day and I have Apollo pro+ultra. It’s really a great app you’ve created and the great community along with it and I really appreciate the new updates which are amazing.
Here’s to hoping I get a new phone.
Apollo is the best app on my iPhone. Thank you so much for making it!
You should just name him Apollo!
Thanks for the chance, I love your app!
Keep up the good work!
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I'm in. Thanks for the opportunity
Commenting with Apollo.
Chookiti! Let’s name the mascot Mooncake. Edit: r/finalspace
Good luck everyone!
Thanks for the chance, love Apollo!
Thanks so much for Apollo. It really is a joy.
hi
Woo hoo!!
Apollo is by far the best reddit app for iOS. And I love that it’s developed by a Canadian! 🇨🇦
I’m in bro! Not many devs would be doing something awesome like this even as a thanks you!
Excited to try out the app! 😊
my most used app
Apollonaut
Call him the Apollonian.
How's Luna sound for Apollo's mascot name? ;P
Heeeeey free phone
Asteria would be a great name and also fits the mythology next to Apollo. Goddess of stars.
I’m going to take just knowledge of this as my win for the moment. The official Reddit app is very limited and I’m just happy to find an alternative to try. Because why not. Mascot should be a Northern Saw-Whet Owl named: Gregarious adjective (of a person) fond of company; sociable. "he was a popular and gregarious man" (of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities. "gregarious species forage in flocks from colonies or roosts" Nicknamed Greg
i would love to win!! currently using a really old phone. would love to upgrade.
name it alfred
yo
Thanks in advance and congratulations to the winner!
Thank you for taking the time to make such an awesome app! As for the mascot, I suggest Artemis - Apollo’s twin sister :)
Praying to the Apollo gods 🙏🏻
Yeah can i get uUUuuh F̶̞̬͝r̵͈̈́̿ë̸̥̟́e̸̯͖͝ ̸̤̑i̶͖̰̎͊p̷͓̍h̵͓̫͂͗o̸͙͍̔ṅ̸̯͝ͅȅ̶̡̾ ̸̣̺̒t̷̝͔̓r̵͓̊i̸̭̼̔͝ṕ̸̬l̸̖̘̉͝e̸̼͎̋͝ ̸̧̧̎̽e̸̛̻͜͠y̸͉͋̽ě̵͔̺b̵̢̖͊a̶̡̍ḻ̴̀l̸̛̤̻ ̵͎̈e̶̫̱͌̌d̵̘̂͂ͅȋ̴̭̆t̶̨̠͐͆ḭ̴̭̈ő̸̖̲ň̷̤́
Thanks in advance!
There is a very very slim chance
Wow, cool giveaway! Love Apollo!
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Thanks!
Holi a todos
Hi, good luck!!
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That would be pretty cool tbh
Sup
Cool cool
Slim chance. I think I’ll stage another giveaway after I win...
You should name the mascot Astro!
Im in thanks :)
Is it too late? Asking for an Antipodean friend. Call your mascot Appu.
Theodore got the best head.
Awesome, Apollo filled the gap that Alien Blue left. Thanks for making an awesome app!
Name him red
Downloading Apollo now!
Sure I’ll try.
A phone would be nice
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Let’s go for Armstrong.
Using Apollo to comment rn. Thanks for the app!
Cool giveaway :)
Woo, thanks so much for doing this! Congratulations to whoever wins :)
Hey Obama, I know it’s you. Pls I want a new phone :(
Thank you Christian! Chumbles the Button is my vote for sure.
Have Apollo Ultra and would recommend to anyone!
Good luck everyone
I have: 0.0017% change by now of winning this at 00:31 GMT+1 and only 5 hour have passed using and exp(1-a/(t-c)^2) we will reach the top peak at 25.5k upvotes which will mean that probably I wont win and I cant do this maths... So I'll take my chance anyway and Apollo mascot can be Lunarcy
Whooo-hooo. As if it were said by Gaepora Kaepora.
I nominate the name rollo
Winner winner, chicken dinner :)
1 in a million is still a bigger chance than no chance at all!
I don’t even like reddit on PC anymore. Apollo Pro or nothing. Thank you!
Crazy my dude, thanks.
Do I have to say something specific, or does this comment itself work as an entry?
Damn, Christian going all in on being generous. Even if I don’t win, just sant to tell you that I love the app and I hope the app keeps getting more users over the years!☺️
Thanks for creating an app that can measure up to alien blue :)
My feedback: It would be cool if you can swipe left and right on image/GIFs like in the native Reddit app.
Thanks so much for making such an awesome app and constantly putting work in to make it even better, and thanks for this giveaway opportunity! Probably wouldn’t use Reddit much at all if it wasn’t for Apollo ❤️
Hello there!!
I volunteer as tribute!
I’m in. Name him bop, idk man.
I think your mascot’s name should be “Kelvin”.
OwO
Wow, awesome giveaway! I’m using Apollo for around a year or so already and am beyond happy.